DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
DUCATI Multistrada V4
78 pts
2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
22 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

DUCATI Multistrada V4
47.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
58.4 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI Multistrada V4
60.9 pts
2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
59.9 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
DUCATI Multistrada V4
75.3 pts
2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
28.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
DUCATI Multistrada V4
67 pts
2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
34.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • DUCATI Multistrada V4 84 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special 85 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 150 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special) up to 170 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
  • Torque spans 125 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V4) up to 128 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special).
  • Weight spans 240 kg (DUCATI Multistrada V4) to 258 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special).
  • Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Multistrada V4) to 1100 cc (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special).

Reader votes so far — total 1: DUCATI Multistrada V4 (1); 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special (0).

Specification DUCATI Multistrada V4 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
Brand DUCATI HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model DUCATI Multistrada V4 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special
Engine size 1000cc Above 1000cc
Power 170hp 150hp
Torque 125nm. 128nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 240kg 258kg
Front brake 2 x Ø 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper, dual rotor, floating, tower- mounted
Rear brake Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS floating, single piston caliper, solid uniform expansion rotor
Seat height (cm) 84cm 85cm
Front tyre Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 Michelin Scorcher 120/70R19 60V
Rear tyre Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 Michelin Scorcher 170/60R17 72V
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork 47 mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear suspension Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 250km/h 240km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 22 L – 7 L/100km 21.2 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $27000 $19875
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list
Extra features

-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Brake Light.

Backlit handlebar switches, 5" TFT color display.

-6.8 inch viewable area Color TFT w/Touch, Bluetooth, ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS),DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

-VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC), TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)

-CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB), CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

-CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS), ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION

 

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2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special are closely matched in torque, while the Multistrada V4 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the Pan America 1250 Special has more displacement.

Engine displacement

Pan America 1250 Special has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

Multistrada V4 has a modest listed power advantage (170 hp vs 150 hp).

Torque

Multistrada V4 and Pan America 1250 Special have very similar listed torque (125 Nm vs 128 Nm).

Listed top speed

Multistrada V4 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (250 km/h vs 240 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Multistrada V4 has a modest listed weight advantage (240 kg vs 258 kg). Multistrada V4 and Pan America 1250 Special have very similar seat heights (84 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed and weight, while torque and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?

DUCATI Multistrada V4 is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?

DUCATI Multistrada V4 has 170 hp compared with 150 hp on the HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?

DUCATI Multistrada V4 is lighter at 240 kg vs 258 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special.

Which is better, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Pan America 1250 Special?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.